In the dynamic world of programming, Python stands as a versatile and powerful language, offering a plethora of possibilities for developers. If you’ve chosen Visual Studio Code (VS Code) as your preferred Integrated Development Environment (IDE), you’re already on the right track to enhancing your Python coding experience.
However, the journey to harnessing the full potential of Python within VS Code begins with a crucial step – adding the Python interpreter.
If you’re a visual learner , here is the full tutorial video:
Install Python In VS Code
If you haven’t installed the python in your vs code , you need to install it.
To install Python in VS code go to the extension (ctrl + shift + X) and type python and install it . You can see in the image below:
Add Python Interpreter
Now, you can create Python interpreter or virtual environment in your project in vs code.
To do this , press ctrl + shift + p , it will open a interface where you can create an environment as shown in the image below:
After you click on “python: Create Environment” you’ll get the option to select the environment type ,click on Venv as shown in image below :
Once you click on it, you’ll get to select the interpreter for virtual environment as shown in the image:
You can click on any python version if available, in this case there is only one python version.
After this, you can install all the dependencies or you can skip it .
Now, the Venv with the specific interpreter for your project is ready as shown in the image below:
You now click on ” . venv ” to create a interpreter for your project.
Once this is created , you’ll get the message as shown in the image below:
So, your interpreter is created and now you have two python interpreter ,global which you created earlier and virtual environmment which is just created. You can see in the image below
Finally, you can select any of them but the virtual environment one is more preferable and is a best practice.
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Conclusion – Add Python Interpreter In VS code
As we reach the conclusion of our guide, you’ve now equipped yourself with the essential knowledge to proceed the Python interpreter into Visual Studio Code. This small yet pivotal step opens up a world of possibilities, transforming your coding environment into a powerhouse for Python development. If you have any problem , let me know in the comment below.